What is WPS (Push Button) and how to use it to connect a TV, Blu-ray Disc player or other Internet capable device to a Network wirelessly (Wi-Fi)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature supplied with many routers. It is designed to make the process of connecting to a secure wireless network from a computer or other device easier.NOTE: Some manufactures may use the following terms instead of WPS (Push Button) to describe this function.

Wi-Fi Simple Config

Push 'n' Connect

PBC

Quick Secure Setup (QSS)

Verify that the router and the Internet capable device supports the WPS feature:

Look on your modem or router to see if it has a WPS button:

Go into the Network menu of your Internet capable device to see if the WPS option is available.

Follow these steps to set up a WPS (Push Button) connection:

Using the supplied remote, press the HOME button.

Select Settings.

Select Network.

Select Network Set up or Setup Network Connections.

Select Wireless,Wireless LAN or Wi-Fi.

Select WPS (Push Button).

Select Start so that the TV searches for the WPS connection.

Press the WPS button on the router to establish a connection. Depending on the router and the home configuration, it may take a few minutes to connect.NOTES: Most routers have a light that flashes while the connection is established.

Once a successful connection is made, select OK.

WPS Push button method for Android TVs

Using the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.

Select Settings.

Under the Network & Accessories category, select Network.

Under the Network category, select Network setup.

Under theNetwork setup, select eitherEasyorExpert.

Easy setup

On the Select how to connect to your network screen, select Wi-Fi.

On the Select a way to connect to your wireless router screen, select CONNECT BY WPS BUTTON.

Press the WPS button on the wireless router.

NOTE: The search for the network router is cancelled if you do not press the WPS button on the router within 2 minutes.

Expert setup

Under the Device Network screen, select Wi-Fi.

Under the Network Wi-Fi screen, select Connect via WPS.

Press the WPS button on the router.

If the WPS connection fails, try the following:

Make sure that the router's WPS feature is enabled.

Move the router closer to the device.

Contact the router manufacturer or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for further assistance.